The Western Area Branch are holding an Open Day on Saturday 1st June 2024. All enquiries to Lyndon Trumper on 07774 644 723 The post Western Area Branch Open Day appeared first on Suffolk Sheep Society ..read more

New announcement – RamCompare nominations are now open and we encourage you to consider putting your rams forward as new natural service rams or sell frozen semen for use in artificial insemination programmes for the 2024 mating season. RamCompare, the national progeny test, supports terminal sire pedigree breeders that performance record their flocks within Signet providing evidence of how sires with high EBVs perform on commercial farms and has enabled the development of more accurate predictors for carcase value. Complimenting the long-standing breeding values for Scan Weight, Muscle Depth ..read more

At the Society Council meeting on 14th March 2024, it was agreed that the following adjustments to testing requirements would be made for the Society sales. SRUC Scrapie genotye testing The need for SRUC Scrapie genotype test is no longer required for Society sales. Any member wishing to continue to use the testing procedure that SRUC provide is welcome to do so and should with their veterinary surgeon to submit the samples directly to SRUC.  Sire Verification and Scrapie status for Sale Sheep Council would recommend but have not made it mandatory that sale sheep are sire verified and ..read more

The Suffolk Sheep Society National Flock Competition is a great opportunity to showcase your flock of pedigree Suffolk sheep and celebrate the breed. The Suffolk Sheep Society National Flock Competition 2024 is now open for entrants! All applications must be received in the Office by Monday 13th May 2024. The 2019 Bristol Gold Cup winner Dennis Taylor of Ballynacannon Flock, has kindly agreed to be the judge this year and will be visiting the entrant’s flocks in June with results being published by July 2024. The entry form should be completed and returned to the office by no later than the 13 ..read more

Suffolk Sheep Society CEO, Barrie Turner’s update to members. Keeping you informed… Hopefully lambing for most of you on the pedigree front has now finished although I know that many of our members also have later lambing breeds and commercial flocks so the hard work may still for many be going on. We had our council meeting an AGM on the 14th March 2024 in Ballymena this year where we all gathered to take some matters to conclusion, some to progress and some to initiate. The purpose of the update is to keep you informed of any news that we can bring you from the last three months activity. CO ..read more

At the recent Suffolk Sheep Society Annual General Meeting, Pat Machray was appointed as 2024 Society President and the outgoing president Alastair Barkley gave a short address to thank Council and wish Pat all the best for the next year. “I was both honoured and delighted to be appointed as President of the Suffolk Sheep Society at the recent AGM. It is a privilege to follow on from Alastair Barkley and all those before him. Alastair did a tremendous job as president of the society particularly around the youth agenda and I hope to be able to support that further this year in my role with th ..read more

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Arthur Davies, Hugmore Flock which was established in 1987. The funeral will take place on 14th March 1.30pm at Pentre-Bychan Rd, Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4EP crematorium, for any of you that wants to attend. There are no donations. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family circle at this sad time. The post Sad News – Passing of Arthur Davies appeared first on Suffolk Sheep Society ..read more

Congratulations to Philip Poole, Salopian who bred Salopian Stradale, the 2023 Sire of the Year! In 2023, the title of Sire of the Year, a prestigious recognition in livestock breeding, was initially awarded to Strathbogie Stallone, highlighting the importance of genetic excellence. However, due to an error in the registration of one of Stallone’s progeny, the award was recalculated to ensure the integrity of breeding records. This incident underscores the significance of timely and accurate ram registration to maintain pedigree accuracy, prevent inbreeding, and support strategic flock managem ..read more

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of David McLean, Mounthill Flock, after a short illness. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Craigy Hill Presbyterian Church, Larne on Saturday 20th January at 1.00 p.m., followed by interment in Raloo Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Chest, Heart & Stroke online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone 028 93344242 Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family circle at this sad time. The post Sad News – Passing of David McLean appeared first on Suffolk Sheep Society ..read more

BALLYMENA AUCTION MARKET BURNVIEW DISPERSAL – SATURDAY 18th November 2023 The Burnview Dispersal Sale exceeded all expectations on Saturday 18th November, when a large crowd of over 300 people attended Ballymena Auction Market, with a further 200 plus registered for online bidding via Marteye.  J.A. McClelland conducted the sale with Archie Hamilton from Lawrie & Symington Ltd, Lanark in charge on the rostrum.  143 lots came under the hammer including flock ewes, gimmers, ewe lambs, recipient ewes carrying embryos and two stock rams. 26 lots found new homes in Europe with Portug ..read more